Pete Harnisch

Boston Red Sox star Curt Schilling laughs when he thinks about the morning he found out he was no longer an Oriole. It was a career ago, and he was a naive, 24-year-old kid who really didn't know what had hit him. "I remember it clearly," Schilling said. "I was sitting at home, eating breakfast with my wife - my girlfriend then - and [then-Orioles general manager] Roland Hemond called. He said, `Kid, I just wanted to let you know that we made a trade today.' "I thought that was pretty cool, calling me like that.

Boston Red Sox star Curt Schilling laughs when he thinks about the morning he found out he was no longer an Oriole. It was a career ago, and he was a naive, 24-year-old kid who really didn't know what had hit him. "I remember it clearly," Schilling said. "I was sitting at home, eating breakfast with my wife - my girlfriend then - and [then-Orioles general manager] Roland Hemond called. He said, `Kid, I just wanted to let you know that we made a trade today.' "I thought that was pretty cool, calling me like that.

Hitting Mark McGwire, Cardinals: 2 RBIs, regained league lead at 34. Derek Bell, Astros: 3-for-4, 2 RBIs. Moises Alou, Astros: HR, 2 RBIs. Pitching Pete Harnisch, Reds: 9 innings, 0 runs, 2 hits. Jose Lima, Astros: 6 2/3 innings, 1 run, 8 hits. Pub Date: 4/30/98

Cincinnati Reds general manager Jim Bowden has to be puffed up like a big toad right now. His team certainly looks bigger than life.Bowden spent the winter wheeling and dealing and generally looking like a guy trying to escape from small-market purgatory. He apparently succeeded, if the club's recent winning streak is not some kind of optical illusion.Everyone knew he was serious when he acquired slugger Greg Vaughn and former 20-game winner Denny Neagle in off-season trades, but the loss of Neagle to a lingering shoulder problem figured to undermine the team's chances of pulling an upset in the National League Central.

Hitting Carl Everett, Astros: 5 RBIs, HR. Jay Bell, Diamondbacks: double, triple, HR. Ken Caminiti, Padres: 5 RBIs, HR. Steve Finley, Padres: 4-for-5, double. Pitching Pete Harnisch, Reds: 9 innings, 1 run, 3 hits. Brian Bohanon, Dodgers: 7 1/3 innings, 1 run, 5 hits. Amaury Telemaco, Diamondbacks: 7 innings, 1 run, 5 hits. Pub Date: 8/25/98

BASEBALLAmerican League* Orioles -- Agreed to terms with Gregg Olson (pitcher) on a one-year contract. Renewed the contracts of Randy Milligan (first baseman) and Mike Devereaux (outfielder).* Toronto Blue Jays -- Sent Syeve Karsay and David Weathers (pitchers) and Jason Townley (catcher) to thier minor league camp for reassignement.National League* Houston Astros -- Agreed to terms with Pete Harnisch (pitcher) on a one-year contract.

There's little disputing that the 1993 Orioles are a talented team. But so are the 1993 ex-Orioles, especially on the mound:Starters: Dennis Martinez (Expos), Mike Morgan (Cubs), Curt Schilling (Phillies), Pete Harnisch (Astros), Jose Mesa (Indians)Relievers: Storm Davis (Athletics), John Habyan (Yankees), Jose Bautista (Cubs), Mike Boddicker (Royals)Catcher: Mickey Tettleton (Tigers)First base: Eddie Murray (Mets)Second base: Bill Ripken (Rangers)Shortstop: Juan Bell (Phillies)Third base: Rene Gonzales (Angels)

Braves: Tom Glavine has pitched consecutive shutouts for the first time since April 27 and May 2, 1992. He has three complete games this season.Giants: Barry Bonds has withdrawn his appeal of a three-game suspension for charging the mound and instigating a bench-clearing melee in the Aug. 2 game against Philadelphia. Bonds will begin serving his suspension today.Pirates: Jason Kendall has seven hits in his last 12 at-bats, including three homers.Reds: Have scored 36 runs in Pete Harnisch's last three starts, but he's 1-1 with a no-decision.

The possible return of Pete Harnisch is the latest rumor to surface concerning the Orioles' search for a starting pitcher. General manager Roland Hemond wouldn't confirm or deny that Harnisch's name had been mentioned in trade talks."

With the Orioles' staff ERA hovering around the 5.00 mark, it's only natural to peek around the majors to see what's happening to pitchers who used to wear the black and orange. Through midweek, 10 former Baltimore starters had amassed a 2-11 record with a combined 5.48 ERA for their current clubs.PLAYERS .. .. .. .. .. .. COMMENTSPete Harnisch .. .. .. .. 0-2 with a 10.26 ERA, with four homers. TheLoser .. .. .. .. ... ... Glenn Davis deal still looks bad, though.Jeff Ballard .. .. .. .. Slid after winning 18 for the OriolesWinner .. .. .. .. .. .. in 1989, but has found happiness in.. .. .. .. .. .. .. ... Pirates' middle relief.

Hitting Carl Everett, Astros: 5 RBIs, HR. Jay Bell, Diamondbacks: double, triple, HR. Ken Caminiti, Padres: 5 RBIs, HR. Steve Finley, Padres: 4-for-5, double. Pitching Pete Harnisch, Reds: 9 innings, 1 run, 3 hits. Brian Bohanon, Dodgers: 7 1/3 innings, 1 run, 5 hits. Amaury Telemaco, Diamondbacks: 7 innings, 1 run, 5 hits. Pub Date: 8/25/98

Braves: Tom Glavine has pitched consecutive shutouts for the first time since April 27 and May 2, 1992. He has three complete games this season.Giants: Barry Bonds has withdrawn his appeal of a three-game suspension for charging the mound and instigating a bench-clearing melee in the Aug. 2 game against Philadelphia. Bonds will begin serving his suspension today.Pirates: Jason Kendall has seven hits in his last 12 at-bats, including three homers.Reds: Have scored 36 runs in Pete Harnisch's last three starts, but he's 1-1 with a no-decision.

Hitting Mark McGwire, Cardinals: 2 RBIs, regained league lead at 34. Derek Bell, Astros: 3-for-4, 2 RBIs. Moises Alou, Astros: HR, 2 RBIs. Pitching Pete Harnisch, Reds: 9 innings, 0 runs, 2 hits. Jose Lima, Astros: 6 2/3 innings, 1 run, 8 hits. Pub Date: 4/30/98

At County Stadium, Milwaukee;/ Day ....... Time ....... TV ...... StartersTonight ...... 8:05 ....... 54, 50 .. Rick Krivda (4-1, 6.20)................... ................. vs. Pete Harnisch (0-1, 7.00)Tomorrow ..... 8:05 ....... 54, 50 .. Scott Erickson (16-7, 3.71).................... ................ vs. Jeff D'Amico (9-7, 4.75)Sunday ....... 2:05 ....... HTS ...... Jimmy Key (16-10, 3.30)................... .................. vs. Scott Karl (10-13, 4.37)Radio: All games on WBAL (1090 AM)

BaseballNL: Named Rockies OF Larry Walker Player of the Week.Astros: Placed 3B Sean Berry (injured right groin muscle) on 15-day DL. Bought contract of IF Russ Johnson.Mariners: Signed P Mike Maddux to minor-league contract.Mets: Placed former Orioles P Pete Harnisch (sleeplessness) on 15-day DL, retroactive to April 2. Recalled P Joe Crawford from Triple-A Norfolk.Reds: Optioned OF Ozzie Timmons to Triple-A Indianapolis.BasketballNBA: Named Pistons F Grant Hill Player of the Week. Named Cavaliers G Terrell Brandon, Jazz F Jeff Hornacek, Kings G Mitch Richmond and Knicks F Buck Williams divisional winners for the 1996-97 NBA Sportsmanship Award.

Astros: James Mouton's error was his first since June 20, 1994Athletics: Mark McGwire has reached base safely in each of his 33 games this season and 47 straight games dating to last season. His streak surpasses Rickey Henderson's team record of 46 set in 1980-81.Braves: The team's 19-6 record in May was its best since moving to Atlanta in 1966. . . . Fred McGriff has four four-hit games this season -- two of them against the Reds.Giants: Second baseman Robbie Thompson was placed on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 30, with a neck injury.

Astros: James Mouton's error was his first since June 20, 1994Athletics: Mark McGwire has reached base safely in each of his 33 games this season and 47 straight games dating to last season. His streak surpasses Rickey Henderson's team record of 46 set in 1980-81.Braves: The team's 19-6 record in May was its best since moving to Atlanta in 1966. . . . Fred McGriff has four four-hit games this season -- two of them against the Reds.Giants: Second baseman Robbie Thompson was placed on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 30, with a neck injury.

With the Orioles' staff ERA hovering around the 5.00 mark, it's only natural to peek around the majors to see what's happening to pitchers who used to wear the black and orange. Through midweek, 10 former Baltimore starters had amassed a 2-11 record with a combined 5.48 ERA for their current clubs.PLAYERS .. .. .. .. .. .. COMMENTSPete Harnisch .. .. .. .. 0-2 with a 10.26 ERA, with four homers. TheLoser .. .. .. .. ... ... Glenn Davis deal still looks bad, though.Jeff Ballard .. .. .. .. Slid after winning 18 for the OriolesWinner .. .. .. .. .. .. in 1989, but has found happiness in.. .. .. .. .. .. .. ... Pirates' middle relief.